It’s been nice to have this little cold snap lately. Nothing that will freeze out the Brandon area, but enough to suppress some of the bugs. But if you read carefully, you’ll see right there that the keyword is suppressed, not kill. In Florida, thanks to our long, hot summers and our mild winters, pest insects rarely die out in the wintertime. So as soon as our cold snaps end, the infestation begins anew. That’s why you might find yourself with a Brandon mosquito infestation.
Brandon Mosquito Infestation: The Signs
When it comes to these near-invisible parasites, there are a few telltale ways you can see an infestation coming. And honestly? They’re very harrowing. To start with, you may hear a constant buzzing in your ears while you’re sleeping. And if that’s not enough, you may be waking up with itchy arms and legs during the night thanks to these little biters.
A large amount of coverage with red, itchy marks can be left behind from their nightly feasts. And while mosquitoes do come in and out when you open the door at night, if you see them commonly during the evening and daytimes that’s another big red flag.
Funny enough, the mosquito’s diet also frequently includes fruits. You may find them hovering over your fruit basket during the day if they’ve made your home their home as well.
Brandon Mosquito Infestation: What harm can they do?
This is honestly a bit of a silly question, but I figure we’ll cover it anyway. The short answer? Bite you! A lot! And it itches! The long answer, well…
Malaria for one. Each year millions and millions of people are infected by these pest’s bites, and then about 1 to 3 million die after that. And malaria isn’t the only pox they put on your home. Yellow fever, which kills another thirty thousand people annually, is also another big problem.
And these two aren’t even all of it. Things like Dengue Fever, which kills about two percent of the people infected, and West Nile virus are also on the list of things to watch for.
Brandon Mosquito Infestation: What can YOU do?
Well, there are a few ways you can help reduce your risk of infestation. The first and the best thing you can do is to get rid of any standing water on your property. These means old tires, buckets, or even holes in your streets that can be a serious breeding ground for these blood-sucking monsters.
Also, cover your pools and hot tubs if they’re not chlorinated. Any breeding ground for a mosquito is an infestation waiting to happen.
Outside of that, though? If the infestation has taken root it’s very hard to deal with yourself. You should contact your local Brandon pest control specialist to deal with your infestation. And try to use one that uses natural methods, as chemical pesticides tend to have their safety called into question, and it’s just not worth risking the health of your family, pets, and loved ones.